Susan Albert
It all began with a sunroom that looked out onto a yard of dirt and weeds. No shrubs, flowers, birds, or butterflies. Whoever heard of a sunroom with nothing to watch outside? Susan immediately went to the library (Internet was not in use yet) to look up how to attract butterflies. That was 25 years ago and she’s progressed into an all-out gardening fanatic, obsessed with annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs. A plant “collector” and garden photographer, she can always find room for one more flower in her garden, especially if it attracts wildlife.Before writing articles for Gardening Know How, Susan held a career in communications and, as a freelancer, wrote garden articles for magazines and authored a newspaper gardening column for many years. She also contributed South-Central regional gardening columns for four years to Lowes.com. While living in Oklahoma She served as a master gardener for 17 years. She now lives in Gardner, Kansas, where she’s semi-retired, establishing new garden roots.
Latest articles by Susan Albert
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Must Have Florida Plants – Best Plants For Florida Gardening
Florida gardeners are lucky enough to live in a subtropical climate, which means they can enjoy their landscaping efforts practically year-round. Plus, they can grow a lot of exotic plants that northerners can only dream about (or overwinter).
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Declutter With A Minimalist Garden
If cluttered spaces make you claustrophobic, try designing a minimalist garden. Defined by hardscape and understated planting, you can create a more austere atmosphere for a calm and serene garden environment.
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Heat Tolerant Plants For South-Facing Walls
A south-facing wall can be too hot for many plants, but some beautiful ones thrive in the heat. Read on for more info.
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Common Garden Pests That Emerge After Rain
A swarm of bugs after rain is not what dreams are made of, but here is a rundown of some of the garden enemies that thrive on moist soil and wet weather.
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Birds Eating Sunflower Leaves In The Garden
Mysterious damage to your sunflowers’ leaves could be from hungry lesser goldfinches. Learn why.
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5 Fragrant Groundcover Plants
Adding fragrant groundcover plants to a special nook in the garden or a walkway can add a punch of “wow” when passersby catch the aroma. Click for more.
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Cineraria Blue Daisy Info – How To Grow Blue Daisy Plants
Cineraria blue daisy is a bold colored perennial in the aster family. Click her to get more information about this flower.
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Standing Cypress Info – How To Grow A Red Texas Star Plant
Standing cypress, a native wildflower and hummingbird magnet, makes a colorful addition to any garden. Click here for more info.
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Decorative Flower Garden Edging Ideas
Flower bed edging helps prevent erosion by containing the soil and mulch when it rains. It also adds an aesthetic appeal. Read on for more.
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Top 10 Houseplants For The Kitchen - Growing Plants In The Kitchen
What brightens up the kitchen better than shiny green plants? Here are the 10 best kitchen houseplants to try.
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Best Plants For Low Humidity: Plants That Do Well In Low Humidity
Plants that like dry air are few and far between, but many plants will tolerate low humidity. From cacti to general houseplants, here is a sampling of plants to try.
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Best Hanging Houseplants To Grow Indoors: Trailing Plants For Hanging Baskets
Indoor hanging baskets bring color and interest to an otherwise empty space. Read on for our best eye-catching hanging houseplants.
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Pruning Evergreens: How And When To Prune Different Evergreen Plants
Pruning evergreens can be intimidating if you aren’t sure what to do. Read on for help pruning evergreen trees and shrubs.
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Donate Old Clothes To The Garden - How To Reuse Old Clothes For Gardening
Before you send your box of unwanted clothing to a resale shop, pick through it for items you can use in the garden. Read on to learn how.
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Brick Garden Ideas - Using Bricks Around The Garden
Bricks last a long time, have that old world charm, and are easy on the pocketbook if purchasing new. Here are several brick garden ideas.
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How To Build A Backyard Putting Green
Building a backyard putting green takes dedication, expense, and longtime maintenance, but it is possible. Read on to learn how to do it.
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Companion Planting Vegetables And Pollinator Plants
To have a more successful vegetable garden, try planting companion flowers for vegetables to attract pollinators. Read on for more.
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Backyard Picnic Ideas
Click here for some picnic in the garden ideas to help you create the perfect garden for a summer picnic.
By Susan Albert